ZIP Code 46361 in Michigan City, IN

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Michigan City, Indiana
County:La Porte County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:00:12 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:219
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:41.7114, -86.8714
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46361 - Michigan City, IN

ZIP Code 46361, Michigan City

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationLa Porte County, IN
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points892 (334 businesses)
PO Boxes558
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 46360
Key Facts
  • Michigan City operates two ZIP codes: 46361 for PO Box service and a separate ZIP for street delivery
  • The facility maintains 558 PO Boxes serving both residential customers and local businesses
  • 334 businesses use this location for commercial mail, representing a significant share of the boxes
  • This isn't a PO Box-only community—residents have the option of street delivery through a neighboring ZIP code
  • The P classification refers to the ZIP's contents (only PO Boxes), not the community's delivery options

Postal Services

ZIP code 46361 serves Michigan City, Indiana, as a PO Box facility without street delivery routes. The 558 PO Boxes support both residential and business mail, with 334 businesses maintaining boxes at this location. Customers don't rely on this ZIP exclusively—a standard delivery ZIP serves the same area with carrier routes for those who prefer street delivery.

Delivery Options

The post office functions as an alternative mailing option rather than the only choice. Michigan City residents can select between PO Box service at 46361 or street delivery through the neighboring ZIP. This dual-ZIP arrangement is common in mid-sized communities where some customers prefer the security and convenience of a post office box while others use home delivery.

Street Name Patterns

No street delivery routes exist within this ZIP code—all mail is distributed through PO Boxes at the post office facility.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 46361 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 11 business establishments, employing about 104 people with an annual payroll of $7,555,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,154Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:11Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,764,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$7,555,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:104Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 46361 is located in La Porte County, Indiana, within the Michigan City-La Porte, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 33140) and Indiana's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 111,467 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 46361. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Michigan City-La Porte, INSource: Census
CBSA Number:33140Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:111,467Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:1157.02 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1848798Source: Census
Place Name:Michigan City city; IndianaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


46365 | | 46360

Schools in ZIP Code 46361


We could not locate which school district 46361 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Martin T Krueger Middle School 2001 Springland Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
District: Michigan City Area SchoolsNearby
Marsh Elementary School 400 E Homer St
Michigan City, IN 46360
District: Michigan City Area SchoolsNearby
Joy Elementary School 1600 E Coolspring Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
District: Michigan City Area SchoolsNearby
A K Smith Area Career Center 817 Lafayette St
Michigan City, IN 46360
District: Michigan City Area SchoolsNearby
Lake Hills Elementary School 201 Ferguson Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
District: Michigan City Area SchoolsNearby
Queen Of All Saints School/Diocese 1715 E Barker Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Stanislaus School 1506 Washington St
Michigan City, IN 46360
District: Private SchoolNearby
Marquette Catholic High School 306 W 10th St
Michigan City, IN 46360
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 46361


Ivy Tech Community College-Valparaiso 3100 Ivy Tech Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383-2520
Type: Post Secondary
Valparaiso University US Highway 30 And Sturdy Road
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Type: Post Secondary
College Of Court Reporting Inc 455 West Lincolnway, Suite A
Valparaiso, IN 46385
Type: Post Secondary
Indiana University-Northwest 3400 Broadway
Gary, IN 46408-1197
Type: Post Secondary
Lil Lou's Beauty And Barber College 4853 Broadway Street
Gary, IN 46409-2404
Type: Post Secondary
Paul Mitchell The School-Merrillville 7990 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410-5540
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov